EP0552497A3 - Light illumination membrane switch with reduced size and improved light illumination - Google Patents

Light illumination membrane switch with reduced size and improved light illumination Download PDF

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EP0552497A3
EP0552497A3 EP19920122043 EP92122043A EP0552497A3 EP 0552497 A3 EP0552497 A3 EP 0552497A3 EP 19920122043 EP19920122043 EP 19920122043 EP 92122043 A EP92122043 A EP 92122043A EP 0552497 A3 EP0552497 A3 EP 0552497A3
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Masahiro Kaizu
Atsuhiro Fujikura Ltd Horii
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EP92122043A 1992-01-22 1992-12-28 Light illumination membrane switch with reduced size and improved light illumination Expired - Lifetime EP0552497B1 (en)

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